I got to step five and got the error message that "this process cannot be completed because this process is currently running in another process" or something like that. Do you know what this error message can mean?
How to Unlock a Device Locked Using Find my Device in the Microsoft Account
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I have a Windows 11 laptop. I inadvertently locked the laptop when I logged into my Microsoft Account and it showed the device was located in a different part of the Country from where I am located. After locking the device, I realized it was my personal laptop (in my possession, not where it was shown to be on the map). I am now trying to unlock it but cannot locate anywhere in my online Microsoft Account where to do so. My user pin and fingerprint aren't being recognized. Can anyone help?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
2025-01-21T14:18:25+00:00 Please reset your pc through bios operations....you can search in YouTube
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Anonymous
2025-01-21T14:05:19+00:00 my computer is locked failed to open please help me
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Anonymous
2025-01-09T10:18:54+00:00 I locked my laptop through find my device from my phone...and unfortunately I unlinked my microsoft account from the laptop through phone...now I'm unable to unlock...could you please help me 🙏🏻
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Anonymous
2025-01-08T20:31:37+00:00 This works!!! Thank you. After 4 months I finally was able to get back in. Following the Edits made worked